Fell Running Archives

What Running Taught Me About Being a Woman

In many ways, the world of running can feel like a man’s world. So, on International Women’s Day, what better way to commemorate the day than celebrating the uniquely female experience of running in the mountains?

Guide To Ultrarunning: What’s Next?

Feb 13 | Uncategorized

In the third and final instalment of her Guide To Ultrarunning series, Emily Cartigny asks ‘What’s Next?’.

Cold Turkey

Feb 7 | Community Exploits

Cate Matthew goes Cold Turkey, taking us inside the LOC Turkey Race Series & gives us an insight into just what an orienteering race entails!

A Fellish Idea

Nov 30 | Community Exploits

How to tackle the UK´s premiere 66mile off-road running challenge in the English Lake District on a 54-hour weekend round trip from London Euston

Fit To Parent: Finding Balance in Family Life

Nov 20 | Community Exploits

Chris Sansom is back with a look at the importance of staying fit as a parent and finding balance in family life

Runs in the Family: A Generation of OMM

Nov 20 | Uncategorized

Emily Cartigny explores a Generation of OMM and why the passion for this event runs in the family, from volunteers to competitors.

54th OMM, Eryri: Race Director’s Report

Nov 13 | Events

Dave Chapman delivers his 54th OMM Eryri Race Director’s Report, covering just some of the ins and outs of getting the OMM to North Wales

54th OMM, Eryri: Event Director’s Report

Nov 13 | Events

54th OMM Eryri Director’s Report: Stuart Hamilton gives his thoughts on the challenges of triumphs faced at this year’s event.

54th OMM, Eryri: Course Planner’s Report

Nov 10 | Events

Course Planner Graham Atkinson gives us the low down in this 54th OMM, Eryri blow-by-blow report. Great insight from an expert!

54th OMM, Eryri: Read All About It!

Nov 10 | Events

54th OMM, Eryri: Read All About It – The legendary 2-day event returned to Eryri for the first time since 1987 & Hannah Mitchell gives us the low down.

Guide To Ultrarunning: Getting Prepared

Oct 12 | Community Exploits, Events

In the second of her Guide To Ultrarunning series, ultra-runner Emily Cartigny takes us through the basics of going long; having chosen the right format for you, it’s now time to prepare for your race!

Finished Business & New Beginnings

Oct 10 | Community Exploits, Events

Self-described ‘not-a-runner’, Emily Woodhouse takes on her first OMM and helps a good friend set a DNF right after 5 years of waiting.

Mountain Marathons & Me

Aug 14 | Community Exploits, Events

I aim to give you a bit of a grin and some tales of the not-normal from my times on Mountain Marathons these past 30 years. Though I haven’t completed every one I have started, there’s always a brilliant excuse as to why not.

Uphill Speed: Power For The Fells

Aug 8 | Events, OMM Academy

OMM’s Workout Wednesday heads out for some speedwork with a difference. A 20 x 40sec hill rep session on a 4 – 8% incline just down the road from OMM towers should do the trick!